Thoughts On Suffering in Labor and Life | Mother Rising
I wrote these thoughts on suffering in labor during March of 2017, but for whatever reason never published it. I just read it again, 6.5 years later and, interestingly enough, …
Natural Birth
Learn the foundational elements to a natural birth, how to plan for a natural birth, ways to cope with labor pain and much more!
Biblical Childbirth – What Does the Bible Say About Childbirth?
If you’re curious about biblical childbirth, and by that I mean answering the question “what does the Bible say about childbirth?”, you’ve come to the right place. In this post …
Is Pain in Childbirth a Curse from God? | Mother Rising
If you’re anything like me, you likely grew up learning about childbirth through watching movies, hearing birth stories from our mothers, and maybe from a smattering of other people like …
The One Thing Parents Wish They Had on Their Birth Plan | Mother Rising
At every birth, no matter what, there’s a dynamic that catches new parents off guard. Parents that have been there, done that, know all too well what this is. And …
Decreasing Labor Pains: A New Parents Guide | Mother Rising
As a childbirth instructor, I am fascinated by pain, our responses to it, and how to make painful experiences better. Because of this, I have found many, many ways to …
3 Relaxation Mistakes New Parents Quickly Make in Labor | Mother Rising
Did you know that there are three go-to spots to relax on the body that doulas and other birth professionals target for pain relief during childbirth? Why is relaxation during birth …
Stop Telling Women They Don’t Have to Push! | Mother Rising
I’ve seen a handful of articles floating around on the interwebs saying that during delivery, women don’t have to push. This is not helpful information! Based on my experience in …
The Silver Lining of Vomiting During Labor | Mother Rising
Vomiting during labor sounds pretty awful. I mean, it’s kinda like getting kicked when you’re already down. No mother is excited to hear that throwing up during childbirth can be …
How to Give Birth Alone in a Hospital | Mother Rising
No woman should have to give birth alone. However, sometimes life just deals us a bad hand and unfortunately, new parents are not exempt. If, for whatever reason, you need …
The Best of Mother Rising, 2019 Edition | Mother Rising
Apparently 2019 is over and 2020 is moving forward at a furious pace. Before we forget, let’s reflect on 2019 – Mother Rising style. Curious about what other Mother Rising …
2020 Birth Conferences for Midwives, Nurses, Doulas and Lactation Consultants
If you are looking for information about 2020 birth conferences you have come to the right place! This page has all the birth conferences organized by topic, then date. General …
How to Progress Prodromal Labor ASAP | Mother Rising
The following are helpful tips and tricks on how to progress prodromal labor, a frustrating and exhausting end of pregnancy phenomenon, as soon as possible. Of course, if you’re experiencing …